Which sounds more impressive 26.2 miles or 42 Kms

Yesterday was the NYC marathon. I was planning to do it, but an injury
derailed my training and I didn't feel ready to do it the way I wanted.
So for the first time in years I was a marathon spectator. I watched the
start on TV and the tears started flowing. I just have SO much respect and
admiration for each of those people and all the work they put in to get to
that start line. Not to mention the finish line. I most especially have
respect for Colleen Brophy who was running because a while ago we decided to
do this one together. Last time I saw Colleen was in June 04 when we ran the Anchorage Alaska marathon together. And by 'together' I mean Colleen waited for me at the finish line.



This run was Colleens 11th marathon. She got a PR time of 3:07
and came in 32nd for her age group!!! Remember this is the largest marathon in the world with over 37,000 people running, including olympic medalist and course record holders. Colleen came in the top 100 of all women! I think she's really a robot.

My friends Malcolm and Maureen and I went early to get good watching spots. We stood in Central Park right behind the MET, and right after mile marker 24. I brought life savers to pass out.





Just after Lance Armstrong ran by my friend Malcolm thought I should get my signs out for Colleen. I had made two: "Colleen, You're a Superstar." and "HOT GUYS, just 2 more miles." Just after I told Malcolm that Colleen wouldn't be there for a while, Colleen came running by in her cute green hat. I started yelling and ran into the road with her jumping up and down. Colleen started yelling and jumping as she ran too. And then the whole crowd of about 100 people we ran by started yelling for her too.

After Colleen went by we made the journey to the finish line to find her. She made it before we did even though we cut through the park. Who wants to meet me at the finish line for NYC 2007??